Child custody is usually the most emotionally charged and difficult to deal with of all issues involved in a separation agreement or divorce. You want what’s best for your child, but it may be difficult to actually ensure that is what happens. In New York, courts will determine child custody based upon the best interests of the child. It is your attorney’s job to show the court how the outcome you desire is in the best interests of your child or children.
As a divorce lawyer with over 25 years of legal experience, Sari M. Friedman is dedicated to representing mothers and fathers in child custody issues. These may arise in a separation agreement, divorce or following a divorce. Attorney Friedman assists clients throughout all of Long Island, including in Suffolk County and Nassau County. We welcome you to contact our firm so we can answer your questions and address your concerns as they relate to your child custody matter.
Child Custody Matters in Suffolk County and Nassau County
There are various factors that will be used to determine child custody in a Nassau County or Suffolk County court. While decisions will vary from court to court, case to case and jurisdiction to jurisdiction, there are some standard guidelines that are helpful to understand. Some of the issues the court will look to in determining the best interests of the child and therefore child custody may include:
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The current living arrangements of the child, if the parents are already separated
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In some cases, the child’s preference
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The stability of the environment at each parent’s home
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The financial stability of each parent
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The emotional and mental stability of each parent
Divorce Lawyer Serving Long Island, New York
In a child custody issue, you may find that you are being accused of being an incompetent parent. You may find that you are having trouble proving that your spouse or ex-spouse cannot provide a safe and healthy environment for your child. You need a Suffolk or Nassau County child custody lawyer on your side to assert your rights and make your position known to the court – in order to help you reach an outcome that is best for you and your child.
Contact Long Island child custody lawyer Sari M. Friedman today if you are facing a custody dispute or divorce in Suffolk County or Nassau County, New York.